BikeFest™ organizer, G.J. Reyna says, "We strive for and expect to provide the best rally experience in Texas with top notch entertainment. October is a beautiful time of year on the Texas coast." Corpus Christi offers an ideal location and scenic routes for participants traveling from cities such as San Antonio, Austin, and Houston.

The close-knit biking community is a wide spectrum of traditional motorcycle enthusiasts, business professionals and families. Local owner and Harley-Davidson dealer, Preston Douglass says, "This rally will be well attended by people from across the state coming to Corpus Christi for the great October weather and many things to do." He adds, "The motorcycle community has been asking for a Corpus Christi rally for years."

The Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau (CC CVB) expects the surge of visitors to inject more than $5.8 million in economic impact for hotels, restaurants, attractions, and retail shops throughout the community. Keith Arnold, CEO of the CC CVB, says "we are very fortunate to have the exceptional opportunity to host the 20th anniversary of BikeFest™. It's up to our community to welcome participants and make them feel at home so we can make Corpus Christi their permanent base." In addition to the sales revenue, this event will continue its history of giving to local charities. In the past 19 years, over $700,000 has been donated to local non-profits.

Long time community supporters, L&F Distributing is the title sponsor for the October 11-13th event that includes field riding events, motorcycle tours, bike contests, a sunset parade and concert. L&F Distributors "is pleased to support such a tremendous event that benefits the local community." Event activities will be held at the American Bank Center and other area locations. For more information visit www.CorpusChristiBikeFest.com or call 956-668-7484